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cnh502 · cnh502

al·co·hol·ism/alkhôlizm/ NounAn addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency. Synonyms dipsomania - inebriety So who named this devil created addiction a disease?

cnh502 · cnh502

Hello all, I googled 'how to deal with a recovering alcoholic' and here you fine folks are! I have never considered Al-Anon, not sure why. Nonetheless, here I am. My husband has been in recovery 5 days, I use the word recovery loosely. Let me give you some brief history: In the recent past I have been rev...

sweeetr · sweeetr

I have done well... living by hes gonna drink or not drink what are you gonna do... He has left last few wkends to be drunk at fishing camp, course txting horrible things to me, Ive learned not to answer calls and txts for that matter for the most part. I helped my daughter move in her 1st house she just bough...

Heather 68 · Heather 68

I had a dream recently, actually a nightmare. I dreamt of my ABF (ex now) with all the abuse, lies, drinking, pain and chaos warped in one place. In the dream i begged for help from the police and friends (lost friends when i choose to stay with him, that's real) but no one would help because i keep putting u...

John · John

This morning I woke up and sat in front of my laptop, read a few post on this and a few other MIP message boards, and was pretty much run over with memories of years gone by. I sat right here, 12 years ago today (2001), and wrote a letter to the NC Board of Social Workers and the NC State Attorney General, and co...

Heather 68 · Heather 68

Rough couple of days here. My ABF got stink drunk, called to tell me he met a women at a bar than had the women call me. He was upset because I went to a meeting and he claims i put that before him. I said some really horrible things to him, out of the anger, things he did not know and i never intended to tell him. H...

1976love · 1976love

Quick little post before I go to work. My oldest son was hit with a virus. I have it now, was up all night with a fever. My house looks like a tornado ran through it. I will clean it when I start to feel better. My AH has broke his own record being sober more than 75 days, yesterday he said he had to get to his...

el-cee · el-cee

lately im feeling very detached from myself, if that makes sense. my home life seems to go from bad to worse and i am wondering if everyone has a breaking point? im managing to keep going and put a brave face on but its a lie. i dont feel brave or normal. im wondering if i have a limit before i lose my mind. i wan...

NicoleDiver · NicoleDiver

So much for his denials. I can say I finally caught him, though it doesn't make me feel better. I found some white chunks in his cigarette pack. He still tried to say he didn't know what it was, til I touched it to my tongue and it numbed my mouth and throat. Then he finally admitted it. I flushed it. I wa...

Lupo · Lupo

So this morning I found several hypodermic needles in my fiancées bathroom I already gave her an ultimatum that if she continues to use it would be over. She swears they're old and she needed to take them someplace to dispose of. What do I do? I want to believe her but I dont know... What do I do with the need...

WorkingThroughIt · WorkingThroughIt

Hi everyone. Hope things are going ok for you. I started reading Courage To Change because my library happened to have it. I miss my Hope For Today book and am hoping to gind one at an Alanon meeting. My health has gotten really bad and I'm trying to do everything I can to stop smoking. My addiction goes alo...

TrudyS85 · TrudyS85

I have not posted in months, been reading and keeping up with everyone else but it has been too hard to post. Still seperated from AH, handed him divorce papers and he went into full "I'll change" mode. He is on new medications for his bipolar and they are seeming to help. I feel stuck in limbo a...

ParisMemories · ParisMemories

Today was a very hard day. AH is so angry with me about this court case. Things did not go well today, mainly because AH is so egotistical and thought he should represent himself in front of the judge. Never a good idea. I am giving it all to my HP and trying so hard to do the next right thing. Not react, think,...

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

OMGOSH...... My son just called me. He's Drunk and can hardly speak. He's about to be put on the streets and he crying. He asked if I would take Nisa ( his kitty ) Man this is going to be hard God help me to handle this....

rainlax · rainlax

I went to my 2nd mtg tonight and had a few WOW moments! By the end of the mtg, I was super excited to go again next week. But then, as I was putting on my jacket, the lady sitting in front of me (who I'd never met before) turned around to welcome me and ask if I have any questions. I said not really, that I was still...

StargazerLily · StargazerLily

My parents moved out on Thursday night. It was a huge ugly fight. I gave them a letter a month ago saying that I'd like them to move out by April 7th. They hadn't said a word to me about it or hardly anything else for that matter. I've been feeling like a hostage in my own home. Like I couldn't move or breath. My...

CaliGirl83 · CaliGirl83

He's been lying to her for a year about his drinking so she would continue to pay his rent while he was unemployed and "going back to school". FYI, and no surprise, he took one online class in the entire year, dropped out of all the rest, and has been partying nearly every day with whoever woul...

debhud · debhud

prayers needed...my AS 14 year old daughter was admitted to a psychiatric center today for suicial thoughts. her parents split up 1 year ago due to AS progressive drinking. my granddaughter is such a sweet young lady. torn between mom and dad. moved out of her home of 13 years. it is so sad. my hea...

davie · davie

Me and my AW have been seperated for 5 months now and she hasnt stopped calling since. currently she has lost her sister, 2 nieces, her husband and sits in her house all day on her awn and continues to drink. i gave in one day and called my AW and we met, she hasnt changed and looks ill, and her clothes were wor...

NicoleDiver · NicoleDiver

I visit this board throughout the day (probably more than my employer would like). And so often I want to post but I don't. I start a post and write for about 5 minutes and then I delete it. I have been miserable today because of the repercussions of my behavior when I found drugs on my AH last Sunday. I...

Clear4 · Clear4

I've been in and out of Al-Anon since the 80's & have been struggling with the LP. The program promotes "God of your Understanding" and also states Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, etc The LP uses the term "our father." Not everyone's God is "their...

vickie1961 · vickie1961

This is going to be my frist time ever meeting for al-nona. So could I get some help on what might be going on in there. Do i need to take pen and paper do you have to have books i'm worry about going.

NicoleDiver · NicoleDiver

I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you to this Al-Anon site's administrators. I really appreciate your monitoring and maintaining this board. I know there are a lot of behind the scenes things that go on that you all take care of for us. I am sure other people feel the same. (BTW, I'm not new...

tortuga · tortuga

Dear MIP it has been over 2 weeks that I seperated from my ABF. Struggle, fear, sadness, anger.... i let it all happen, and pass. and spending much time with people that are positive and do me good, and polishing up my social life a little bit. it's actually amazing how I put myself in the last row of my own l...

AngelicH57 · AngelicH57

I think and pray about my daughter all the time. I'm afraid she's going to jail because she doesn't have the money to pay her court fines $900+. I know it would only take a credit card and a few clicks of the mouse to pay them for her but it will start the cycle all over again...

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

Hi Everyone Over these last few months I can say I have learned a lot about myself and its really given me the ability to live again. Dont get me wrong, Im nowhere close to being completely without fear and worry but Im learning to handle it better and faster. Betty told me its natural to have worry in my...

laurab · laurab

Son is in the hospital in Phuket Thailand. Our friends visit, speak to the doctors, and to our son. Son doesn't like the third world hospital. Big ward, shared bathroom, change your own sheets if you can get some. No food unless someone brings it in. Too bad. He is bleeding internally. We don't know the r...

Debilyn · Debilyn

The experience I had, I wrote lightly about it. In reality it was extremely scarey, and I am still feeling uncomfortable and have not gone out again. My ex AH physically hurt me badly once. Before that it was a poke in the back or well nothing that hurt and I was prepared to protect me. But the complete turn...

missm1234 · missm1234

Hello ... this is the first time I have ever come for help within Al-Anon. My situation is a little strange. My mom has been drinking for years, she has tried to quit once before and did for three years. She relapsed a year ago and her drinking has become out of control. She agreed to go to rehab, most pe...

Grumble · Grumble

I attended my first meeting last week, so please bare with me as I'm new and I'm confused. Background: my family are not addicts, but I am only attracted to, date, live, love addicts. Most of the time I have no idea they are addicts. They are all so different, I don't have a type, I live alone, I'm singl...

Heather 68 · Heather 68

So, my ABF is out of jail, again. I refused to visit him, write or talk to him on the phone. Can you believe this upset him! WTF!! I have told him how negatively his drinking effects me but only get blamed and denials. Since his release he has seen me practice detachment, he says I am selfish. No concept of ho...

AngelicH57 · AngelicH57

I watched the movie Flight last night... has anyone seen it yet? What are your thoughts? I felt that it helped me understand a little better what an alcoholic is going through and of course I cried at the end.

KSwiss · KSwiss

I just realized today that my HP answered one of my biggest prayers. It came to me as I was in the shower like a lightbulb being turned on. HP is awesome!! I am so glad he led me to Al anon almost two years ago. I had prayed for my kids to be ok. They are doing excellent! They have good grades and my two oldest are...

ParisMemories · ParisMemories

It has been a very difficult two weeks. My AH was arrested for domestic vandalism (he broke a window, I called the police). As a result he checked himself into an inpatient detox for 6 days and is now in an IOP program. He has been diagnosed bipolar and mild schizophrenic. Wed we go to the pretrial hearing...

cinders · cinders

I received an email from my soon to be ex AH yesterday. He was hateful, mean, putting me down and cruel. Usually I am not bothered by most of what he says and can usually just ignore it, but yesterdays email was very very cruel. I simply replied back that if he ever contacts me again I will get a restraini...

Sweet Stanley · Sweet Stanley

I am unsure of what to do, or if I should do anything regarding a situation. I was as an open AA/Alanon meeting last night. One of the AA members asked me if I would call and ask her Mother and sisters to attend Alanon. The Mother has attended Alanon, but she wanted to argue with everything. We tried sugg...

el-cee · el-cee

My son, a problem drinker, is no longer living with me and his a father has taken him in. At first relief that he's not on the streets but now fear because an active a is very tricky to cope with, never mind a young boy with issues. I'm thinking of the crazyness that could take place. Fearful and worried. I re...

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

I just got a message from my son he is being evicted. I can't even answer back. I'm going to have a breakdown......that's how strong I am. Please pray I will be endure this.......crying

John · John

After two blood work-ups it appeared to my vet that Max might have something called Addison's Disease. It is created by a small gland next to the kidney that produces and regulates sodum and potassium. It stops working. When that happens, the body trys to compensate for what it is lacking by consum...

scaredandconfused · scaredandconfused

I received notice yesterday that my husband's car which is financed in both our names is far enough behind on payments it's being sent to collections for repossession. This car was purchased last year and was supposed to be totally his responsibility to pay for. This is the third car we have financed t...

Debilyn · Debilyn

The day before I was goofin in Goodwill. This guy was looking and started talking. I made quick answers and moved on. so did he. Later was teasing to put his stuff in my cart. Was a freaking pest, probably thought he was cute. geez. I have gone down 3 sizes now. Wearing a bit of makeup, looks natural, doing...

1976love · 1976love

Not sure how to take this latest episode. My son was suppose to clean his room yesterday. My recovering AH realized it was not done to his standard and confronted him. When my son huffed and puffed at him my AH went into a rage...grabbed him and ripped his shirt right off his body. We were gonna go to ch...

blondie99 · blondie99

So I was up before the dawn this morning. In my part of the world, spring is slowly starting to come to life. There's no leaves showing on the trees and the grass is still brown, but I see little stirrings happening. The wind is getting a little warmer, the sun is staying up longer. Outside my window, I hea...

slogan_jim · slogan_jim

Hi Everyone, As I've mentioned in the past, I attend a support group fellowship regularly. This past week I heard the news that a long-time member had passed away. Terry and I had crossed paths a few times. Shaken hands, said hi and had small conversation. I would not say I was particularly close wi...

hopeful68 · hopeful68

I came across this board yesterday and have been reading posts and want to share my story. I have been married to my husband for 11 yrs, has always drank, I've known he has had a problem with it for many yrs now and its gotten worse. the last 8 months have been pure hell, a constant roller coaster ride. I have...

el-cee · el-cee

I love this guy!

Debilyn · Debilyn

I am working on so many things. On not hiding myself, dressing more feminine, not being afraid to go out in public. Then next thing i know I am sitting next to a murderer A in a bus. I am one that cannot take much and it tears my guts out. Then I isolate myself. Do my best to keep in light, but inside it churns lik...

1976love · 1976love

So my AH has been doing 90 in 90. Currently is on day 82. Last week he needed an annual physical due to his job. He went and got his bloodwork back and I was startled by what they told him. Everything was fine BUT his platelet count was low and the Dr advised him to not drink any alcohol. I never heard of lo...

KLotus · KLotus

I have filed for divorce, after 4 years of marriage, from my abusive AH. About a month ago, I realized that I felt I couldn't do this anymore - I stopped trying to fix and change everything, and tried to focus as much as I could on me and on my 2 year old child. I was being drained by my AH's constant irritabi...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Hi All: I don't know; am really feeling it tonight like I am being tested or something! I have been going to meetings, f2f and here in the chat room, have been reading daily, the literature and posts here and I thought I was moving to a more positive place....over the past month my AH has told me 5 times he w...

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

It's funny.....I think because my son has been sober for a while and he wanted to make amends and help me why I would think OK....this time it's going to end and be different. He has changed. My son did a computer job last week and made 60 dollars ( one hours work). He then came up and did some yard work f...

RobinKSC · RobinKSC

I am very grateful for the program today, grateful for some great face to face meetings and online meetings this week. Gratefull for a big relief socially that happened this week.

blondie99 · blondie99

Well fellow MIPers, tomorrow is the big day - the one I have been preparing for for the last two weeks. I have all the paperwork ready, I have my letter ready to read and I'm heading to bed now for a good night's sleep before the three hour drive to my AH's rehab facility early tomorrow morning. I cannot than...

Bluy0 · Bluy0

Some people from the program encourage me to study medicine. I know it is better in the long run. Though I doubt my powers. I was never good at the subjects like chemistry, biology and maths. I am neither used to study a lot. I know everything is possible if I know I can. But it is something so big and unusual...

Tracey C · Tracey C

A.)) What is "Getting Them Sober"? -------- "Getting Them Sober'', by Toby Rice Drews, is the million-selling series of books ----- endorsed by 'dear Abby', by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, and by Melody Beattie (author of ''Codependent No More'', who wrote, '' 'G...

tortuga · tortuga

Well yes, it has to happen I guess. ABF is gone since over a week, and we have no contact at all, so I am back to fighting my own feelings. Whereas i was quite balanced before I met him, much more advanced in my own recovery, I am now a lost mess. Memories of a strong and happy me seems to be just a reminder of bett...

Clueless Optimist · Clueless Optimist

Hello all. I'm new to this board. My husband is an alcoholic and also addicted to Spice, the fake marijuana. He was supposed to start his outpatient rehab treatment this week, which consists of 3 hour classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 8 weeks. This week, he didn't go on Monday. On Tuesday,...

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

For those Arizonans...... 2013 Al-Anon/Alateen Convention in Prescott, AZ enJOY The Journey! http://www.al-anon-az.org/events.htm

cas1206 · cas1206

My husband is an alcoholic and has been getting worse, he blames everything on me and threatens to leave me all the time, no matter how lightly I tread on the egg shells its still not good enough... he's been sick lately, stomach aches and feeling sick after eating, rather than think that maybe somethin...

tiredtonite · tiredtonite

I've been just getting through the days but not fully present. It's been more than three months since my mother died and it's feels as though it only happened a few weeks ago. I think I finally believe it, don't like it but have no choice but to accept it. That panicked feeling has passed now of who am I no...

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	Alcoholism (Preview) al·co·hol·ism/alkhôlizm/ NounAn addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency. Synonyms dipsomania - inebriety So who named this devil created addiction a disease?	cnh502	4	264	Mar 8, 2013 by cnh502
	He Has Been In Recovery for 5 days and he is WORSE! (Preview) Hello all, I googled 'how to deal with a recovering alcoholic' and here you fine folks are! I have never considered Al-Anon, not sure why. Nonetheless, here I am. My husband has been in recovery 5 days, I use the word recovery loosely. Let me give you some brief history: In the recent past I have been rev...	cnh502	16	363	Mar 7, 2013 by cnh502
	I went backward !!! (Preview) I have done well... living by hes gonna drink or not drink what are you gonna do... He has left last few wkends to be drunk at fishing camp, course txting horrible things to me, Ive learned not to answer calls and txts for that matter for the most part. I helped my daughter move in her 1st house she just bough...	sweeetr	6	213	Mar 8, 2013 by sweeetr
	HP has spoken (Preview) I had a dream recently, actually a nightmare. I dreamt of my ABF (ex now) with all the abuse, lies, drinking, pain and chaos warped in one place. In the dream i begged for help from the police and friends (lost friends when i choose to stay with him, that's real) but no one would help because i keep putting u...	Heather 68	2	181	Mar 8, 2013 by Jerry F
	Today, 12 years ago.... (Preview) This morning I woke up and sat in front of my laptop, read a few post on this and a few other MIP message boards, and was pretty much run over with memories of years gone by. I sat right here, 12 years ago today (2001), and wrote a letter to the NC Board of Social Workers and the NC State Attorney General, and co...	John	8	447	Mar 8, 2013 by DavidG
	Feeling how? (Preview) Rough couple of days here. My ABF got stink drunk, called to tell me he met a women at a bar than had the women call me. He was upset because I went to a meeting and he claims i put that before him. I said some really horrible things to him, out of the anger, things he did not know and i never intended to tell him. H...	Heather 68	3	309	Mar 8, 2013 by Heather 68
	easy is for fools (Preview) Quick little post before I go to work. My oldest son was hit with a virus. I have it now, was up all night with a fever. My house looks like a tornado ran through it. I will clean it when I start to feel better. My AH has broke his own record being sober more than 75 days, yesterday he said he had to get to his...	1976love	3	232	Mar 7, 2013 by 1976love
	is this self pity? (Preview) lately im feeling very detached from myself, if that makes sense. my home life seems to go from bad to worse and i am wondering if everyone has a breaking point? im managing to keep going and put a brave face on but its a lie. i dont feel brave or normal. im wondering if i have a limit before i lose my mind. i wan...	el-cee	9	398	Mar 7, 2013 by el-cee
	Finally caught him red-handed (Preview) So much for his denials. I can say I finally caught him, though it doesn't make me feel better. I found some white chunks in his cigarette pack. He still tried to say he didn't know what it was, til I touched it to my tongue and it numbed my mouth and throat. Then he finally admitted it. I flushed it. I wa...	NicoleDiver	7	342	Mar 7, 2013 by cnh502
	What to do? (Preview) So this morning I found several hypodermic needles in my fiancées bathroom I already gave her an ultimatum that if she continues to use it would be over. She swears they're old and she needed to take them someplace to dispose of. What do I do? I want to believe her but I dont know... What do I do with the need...	Lupo	5	292	Mar 7, 2013 by Lupo
	Addictions and Codependency (Preview) Hi everyone. Hope things are going ok for you. I started reading Courage To Change because my library happened to have it. I miss my Hope For Today book and am hoping to gind one at an Alanon meeting. My health has gotten really bad and I'm trying to do everything I can to stop smoking. My addiction goes alo...	WorkingThroughIt	8	301	Mar 7, 2013 by WorkingThroughIt
	Still Working Thru It (Preview) I have not posted in months, been reading and keeping up with everyone else but it has been too hard to post. Still seperated from AH, handed him divorce papers and he went into full "I'll change" mode. He is on new medications for his bipolar and they are seeming to help. I feel stuck in limbo a...	TrudyS85	4	291	Mar 7, 2013 by Pushka
	Today we went to court (Preview) Today was a very hard day. AH is so angry with me about this court case. Things did not go well today, mainly because AH is so egotistical and thought he should represent himself in front of the judge. Never a good idea. I am giving it all to my HP and trying so hard to do the next right thing. Not react, think,...	ParisMemories	3	417	Mar 7, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	It's beyond my control (Preview) OMGOSH...... My son just called me. He's Drunk and can hardly speak. He's about to be put on the streets and he crying. He asked if I would take Nisa ( his kitty ) Man this is going to be hard God help me to handle this....	Cathyinaz	12	377	Mar 7, 2013 by AngelicH57
	Bad experience at 2nd meeting. (Preview) I went to my 2nd mtg tonight and had a few WOW moments! By the end of the mtg, I was super excited to go again next week. But then, as I was putting on my jacket, the lady sitting in front of me (who I'd never met before) turned around to welcome me and ask if I have any questions. I said not really, that I was still...	rainlax	13	706	Mar 6, 2013 by hotrod
	Need to share without judgement (Preview) My parents moved out on Thursday night. It was a huge ugly fight. I gave them a letter a month ago saying that I'd like them to move out by April 7th. They hadn't said a word to me about it or hardly anything else for that matter. I've been feeling like a hostage in my own home. Like I couldn't move or breath. My...	StargazerLily	9	355	Mar 6, 2013 by StargazerLily
	As an alcoholic's closest friend, I told his mother he is still drinking. Did I do the right thing? (Preview) He's been lying to her for a year about his drinking so she would continue to pay his rent while he was unemployed and "going back to school". FYI, and no surprise, he took one online class in the entire year, dropped out of all the rest, and has been partying nearly every day with whoever woul...	CaliGirl83	5	280	Mar 6, 2013 by Mattie
	my AS 14 year old daughter is suicidal. (Preview) prayers needed...my AS 14 year old daughter was admitted to a psychiatric center today for suicial thoughts. her parents split up 1 year ago due to AS progressive drinking. my granddaughter is such a sweet young lady. torn between mom and dad. moved out of her home of 13 years. it is so sad. my hea...	debhud	3	499	Mar 6, 2013 by Overcome
	Need advice !! can anyone help ? (Preview) Me and my AW have been seperated for 5 months now and she hasnt stopped calling since. currently she has lost her sister, 2 nieces, her husband and sits in her house all day on her awn and continues to drink. i gave in one day and called my AW and we met, she hasnt changed and looks ill, and her clothes were wor...	davie	3	228	Mar 6, 2013 by Auntyaya
	To post or not to post (Preview) I visit this board throughout the day (probably more than my employer would like). And so often I want to post but I don't. I start a post and write for about 5 minutes and then I delete it. I have been miserable today because of the repercussions of my behavior when I found drugs on my AH last Sunday. I...	NicoleDiver	8	396	Mar 6, 2013 by tortuga
	LP and steps (Preview) I've been in and out of Al-Anon since the 80's & have been struggling with the LP. The program promotes "God of your Understanding" and also states Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, etc The LP uses the term "our father." Not everyone's God is "their...	Clear4	8	460	Mar 6, 2013 by Clear4
	frist meeting tonight (Preview) This is going to be my frist time ever meeting for al-nona. So could I get some help on what might be going on in there. Do i need to take pen and paper do you have to have books i'm worry about going.	vickie1961	9	583	Mar 6, 2013 by hotrod
	Thanks to the site administrators (Preview) I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you to this Al-Anon site's administrators. I really appreciate your monitoring and maintaining this board. I know there are a lot of behind the scenes things that go on that you all take care of for us. I am sure other people feel the same. (BTW, I'm not new...	NicoleDiver	2	223	Mar 6, 2013 by hotrod
	detachment...just an update! (Preview) Dear MIP it has been over 2 weeks that I seperated from my ABF. Struggle, fear, sadness, anger.... i let it all happen, and pass. and spending much time with people that are positive and do me good, and polishing up my social life a little bit. it's actually amazing how I put myself in the last row of my own l...	tortuga	5	446	Mar 5, 2013 by WorkingThroughIt
	Trying not to cave in.... (Preview) I think and pray about my daughter all the time. I'm afraid she's going to jail because she doesn't have the money to pay her court fines $900+. I know it would only take a credit card and a few clicks of the mouse to pay them for her but it will start the cycle all over again...	AngelicH57	9	269	Mar 5, 2013 by NicoleDiver
	Thoughts today (Preview) Hi Everyone Over these last few months I can say I have learned a lot about myself and its really given me the ability to live again. Dont get me wrong, Im nowhere close to being completely without fear and worry but Im learning to handle it better and faster. Betty told me its natural to have worry in my...	Cathyinaz	8	462	Mar 5, 2013 by pinkchip
	I'm going to the beach. How lucky for me! A nightmare! (Preview) Son is in the hospital in Phuket Thailand. Our friends visit, speak to the doctors, and to our son. Son doesn't like the third world hospital. Big ward, shared bathroom, change your own sheets if you can get some. No food unless someone brings it in. Too bad. He is bleeding internally. We don't know the r...	laurab	13	1067	Mar 5, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	Guess I should have not sugared it. (Preview) The experience I had, I wrote lightly about it. In reality it was extremely scarey, and I am still feeling uncomfortable and have not gone out again. My ex AH physically hurt me badly once. Before that it was a poke in the back or well nothing that hurt and I was prepared to protect me. But the complete turn...	Debilyn	5	590	Mar 5, 2013 by tiredtonite
	On vacation with my Mom, need advice, please help me. (Preview) Hello ... this is the first time I have ever come for help within Al-Anon. My situation is a little strange. My mom has been drinking for years, she has tried to quit once before and did for three years. She relapsed a year ago and her drinking has become out of control. She agreed to go to rehab, most pe...	missm1234	5	305	Mar 5, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	Addict Radar? attracted to addicts addict radar (Preview) I attended my first meeting last week, so please bare with me as I'm new and I'm confused. Background: my family are not addicts, but I am only attracted to, date, live, love addicts. Most of the time I have no idea they are addicts. They are all so different, I don't have a type, I live alone, I'm singl...	Grumble	15	605	Mar 5, 2013 by Grumble
	Roller coaster (Preview) So, my ABF is out of jail, again. I refused to visit him, write or talk to him on the phone. Can you believe this upset him! WTF!! I have told him how negatively his drinking effects me but only get blamed and denials. Since his release he has seen me practice detachment, he says I am selfish. No concept of ho...	Heather 68	5	200	Mar 5, 2013 by Heather 68
	The movie Flight (Preview) I watched the movie Flight last night... has anyone seen it yet? What are your thoughts? I felt that it helped me understand a little better what an alcoholic is going through and of course I cried at the end.	AngelicH57	9	496	Mar 4, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	Answered prayer (Preview) I just realized today that my HP answered one of my biggest prayers. It came to me as I was in the shower like a lightbulb being turned on. HP is awesome!! I am so glad he led me to Al anon almost two years ago. I had prayed for my kids to be ok. They are doing excellent! They have good grades and my two oldest are...	KSwiss	5	210	Mar 4, 2013 by Hoot Nanny
	need prayers (Preview) It has been a very difficult two weeks. My AH was arrested for domestic vandalism (he broke a window, I called the police). As a result he checked himself into an inpatient detox for 6 days and is now in an IOP program. He has been diagnosed bipolar and mild schizophrenic. Wed we go to the pretrial hearing...	ParisMemories	5	278	Mar 4, 2013 by Jerry F
	He can do so much damage with written words (Preview) I received an email from my soon to be ex AH yesterday. He was hateful, mean, putting me down and cruel. Usually I am not bothered by most of what he says and can usually just ignore it, but yesterdays email was very very cruel. I simply replied back that if he ever contacts me again I will get a restraini...	cinders	4	277	Mar 4, 2013 by cinders
	Unsure of what to do (Preview) I am unsure of what to do, or if I should do anything regarding a situation. I was as an open AA/Alanon meeting last night. One of the AA members asked me if I would call and ask her Mother and sisters to attend Alanon. The Mother has attended Alanon, but she wanted to argue with everything. We tried sugg...	Sweet Stanley	7	401	Mar 4, 2013 by Sweet Stanley
	fear creeping in (Preview) My son, a problem drinker, is no longer living with me and his a father has taken him in. At first relief that he's not on the streets but now fear because an active a is very tricky to cope with, never mind a young boy with issues. I'm thinking of the crazyness that could take place. Fearful and worried. I re...	el-cee	4	363	Mar 4, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	Homeless (Preview) I just got a message from my son he is being evicted. I can't even answer back. I'm going to have a breakdown......that's how strong I am. Please pray I will be endure this.......crying	Cathyinaz	23	433	Mar 4, 2013 by Auntyaya
	Max Update... A Real Diagnosis (Preview) After two blood work-ups it appeared to my vet that Max might have something called Addison's Disease. It is created by a small gland next to the kidney that produces and regulates sodum and potassium. It stops working. When that happens, the body trys to compensate for what it is lacking by consum...	John	8	211	Mar 4, 2013 by tortuga
	Car is being repossessed (Preview) I received notice yesterday that my husband's car which is financed in both our names is far enough behind on payments it's being sent to collections for repossession. This car was purchased last year and was supposed to be totally his responsibility to pay for. This is the third car we have financed t...	scaredandconfused	4	319	Mar 4, 2013 by Debilyn
	little more (Preview) The day before I was goofin in Goodwill. This guy was looking and started talking. I made quick answers and moved on. so did he. Later was teasing to put his stuff in my cart. Was a freaking pest, probably thought he was cute. geez. I have gone down 3 sizes now. Wearing a bit of makeup, looks natural, doing...	Debilyn	6	358	Mar 4, 2013 by Temple
	and just like that it changes (Preview) Not sure how to take this latest episode. My son was suppose to clean his room yesterday. My recovering AH realized it was not done to his standard and confronted him. When my son huffed and puffed at him my AH went into a rage...grabbed him and ripped his shirt right off his body. We were gonna go to ch...	1976love	9	522	Mar 4, 2013 by 1976love
	The robin outside my window (Preview) So I was up before the dawn this morning. In my part of the world, spring is slowly starting to come to life. There's no leaves showing on the trees and the grass is still brown, but I see little stirrings happening. The wind is getting a little warmer, the sun is staying up longer. Outside my window, I hea...	blondie99	2	224	Mar 4, 2013 by hotrod
	An acquaintance/member passed away (Preview) Hi Everyone, As I've mentioned in the past, I attend a support group fellowship regularly. This past week I heard the news that a long-time member had passed away. Terry and I had crossed paths a few times. Shaken hands, said hi and had small conversation. I would not say I was particularly close wi...	slogan_jim	6	283	Mar 4, 2013 by pikelpak
	Glad to have found this board (Preview) I came across this board yesterday and have been reading posts and want to share my story. I have been married to my husband for 11 yrs, has always drank, I've known he has had a problem with it for many yrs now and its gotten worse. the last 8 months have been pure hell, a constant roller coaster ride. I have...	hopeful68	2	229	Mar 3, 2013 by hopeful68
	another nice quote (Preview) I love this guy!	el-cee	1	203	Mar 3, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	still shakey and sick (Preview) I am working on so many things. On not hiding myself, dressing more feminine, not being afraid to go out in public. Then next thing i know I am sitting next to a murderer A in a bus. I am one that cannot take much and it tears my guts out. Then I isolate myself. Do my best to keep in light, but inside it churns lik...	Debilyn	1	261	Mar 3, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	Signs from HP (Preview) So my AH has been doing 90 in 90. Currently is on day 82. Last week he needed an annual physical due to his job. He went and got his bloodwork back and I was startled by what they told him. Everything was fine BUT his platelet count was low and the Dr advised him to not drink any alcohol. I never heard of lo...	1976love	3	224	Mar 3, 2013 by slogan_jim
	Leaving (Preview) I have filed for divorce, after 4 years of marriage, from my abusive AH. About a month ago, I realized that I felt I couldn't do this anymore - I stopped trying to fix and change everything, and tried to focus as much as I could on me and on my 2 year old child. I was being drained by my AH's constant irritabi...	KLotus	8	451	Mar 3, 2013 by pinkchip
	trying to stay true to my program (Preview) Hi All: I don't know; am really feeling it tonight like I am being tested or something! I have been going to meetings, f2f and here in the chat room, have been reading daily, the literature and posts here and I thought I was moving to a more positive place....over the past month my AH has told me 5 times he w...	yanksfan51	1	240	Mar 3, 2013 by Jerry F
	Why do I think my son will be different (Preview) It's funny.....I think because my son has been sober for a while and he wanted to make amends and help me why I would think OK....this time it's going to end and be different. He has changed. My son did a computer job last week and made 60 dollars ( one hours work). He then came up and did some yard work f...	Cathyinaz	10	438	Mar 2, 2013 by Cathyinaz
	Today I am grateful (Preview) I am very grateful for the program today, grateful for some great face to face meetings and online meetings this week. Gratefull for a big relief socially that happened this week.	RobinKSC	4	242	Mar 2, 2013 by Debilyn
	Prayers needed please (Preview) Well fellow MIPers, tomorrow is the big day - the one I have been preparing for for the last two weeks. I have all the paperwork ready, I have my letter ready to read and I'm heading to bed now for a good night's sleep before the three hour drive to my AH's rehab facility early tomorrow morning. I cannot than...	blondie99	5	237	Mar 2, 2013 by Debilyn
	Wish big difficulty al-anon courage to change couragetochange decision fear afraid scared unsure doubt doubts doubting need support help (Preview) Some people from the program encourage me to study medicine. I know it is better in the long run. Though I doubt my powers. I was never good at the subjects like chemistry, biology and maths. I am neither used to study a lot. I know everything is possible if I know I can. But it is something so big and unusual...	Bluy0	7	7447	Mar 2, 2013 by hotrod
	Toby Rice Drews Newsletter (Preview) A.)) What is "Getting Them Sober"? -------- "Getting Them Sober'', by Toby Rice Drews, is the million-selling series of books ----- endorsed by 'dear Abby', by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, and by Melody Beattie (author of ''Codependent No More'', who wrote, '' 'G...	Tracey C	1	3775	Mar 2, 2013 by Temple
	fighting with my own feelings now! (Preview) Well yes, it has to happen I guess. ABF is gone since over a week, and we have no contact at all, so I am back to fighting my own feelings. Whereas i was quite balanced before I met him, much more advanced in my own recovery, I am now a lost mess. Memories of a strong and happy me seems to be just a reminder of bett...	tortuga	8	410	Mar 2, 2013 by bridgetp
	Should I take him to his treatment classes? (Preview) Hello all. I'm new to this board. My husband is an alcoholic and also addicted to Spice, the fake marijuana. He was supposed to start his outpatient rehab treatment this week, which consists of 3 hour classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 8 weeks. This week, he didn't go on Monday. On Tuesday,...	Clueless Optimist	6	415	Mar 2, 2013 by DavidG
	For the Arizonans (Preview) For those Arizonans...... 2013 Al-Anon/Alateen Convention in Prescott, AZ enJOY The Journey! http://www.al-anon-az.org/events.htm	Cathyinaz	1	238	Mar 2, 2013 by Jerry F
	so tired of being blamed for everything... (Preview) My husband is an alcoholic and has been getting worse, he blames everything on me and threatens to leave me all the time, no matter how lightly I tread on the egg shells its still not good enough... he's been sick lately, stomach aches and feeling sick after eating, rather than think that maybe somethin...	cas1206	11	2856	Mar 2, 2013 by f2fmember
	Now It's Real (Preview) I've been just getting through the days but not fully present. It's been more than three months since my mother died and it's feels as though it only happened a few weeks ago. I think I finally believe it, don't like it but have no choice but to accept it. That panicked feeling has passed now of who am I no...	tiredtonite	7	258	Mar 2, 2013 by tiredtonite
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